unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
: not following a prepared script

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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The final straw was in 2018, when Ye performed a third song at the end of the season 44 premiere that turned into a lengthy unscripted monologue and pro–Donald Trump rant, all as the cast awkwardly stood behind him ready for the show's goodnights. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 18 May 2025 Kelly has been one of Netflix UK’s key commissioning leaders, building out its unscripted slate alongside Daisy Lilley with shows such as Too Hot to Handle and Love is Blind. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025 Reclaiming its place as a powerful and relevant force in the world of professional wrestling, the NWA is once again making waves with electrifying matches held across the United States, streaming on X, YouTube and featured in an unscripted television series on Peacock. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 May 2025 In one pilot hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a simple affirmation poster placed inside an elevator led to an unscripted guest reaction that struck a chord. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscripted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscripted was circa 1950

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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